I think, like any artist or any writer, I just want to have that pure freedom of expression and of thought – the freedom to explore and move in unexpected ways.
Because all of biology is connected, one can often make a breakthrough with an organism that exaggerates a particular phenomenon, and later explore the generality.
I want to be a poet and have a chance to explore that and let people know what’s really on my mind.
I see myself as not a typical theater person, but a person who uses the theater as a place to meet people and explore ideas.
I’ve been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they’re giving me more chances to explore my creative visions.
I think the world of ‘District 9’ has a lot of race and oppression-based ideas that I would still like to explore in that world.
I don’t believe in the whole thing of staying anywhere – we are meant to explore, to travel, and meant to spread our roots.
I’m drawn to the classic antihero, the guy who’s probably made a bunch of mistakes and really has the capacity to go either way. That’s the most interesting type of character for me to watch, to see what decisions they’ll make. There’s a lot of gray area there for a writer to explore.
Having walked on the Moon, I know something about what we need to explore, really explore, in space.
I wanted to only do one season when I came onto ‘Vampire Diaries’ because I thought there was only so much to explore.
I think the challenge for an actor is always to see which parts of you you can explore and go have fun with.
Acting is a different beast on screen. I’m excited to explore that. But, of course, it’s an honor to be part of the Broadway community. It’s a dream just to be here.
